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In today’s world of “For Sale by Owner” and increasingly accessible MLS listings, defining your value to potential clients is a must. While there is no doubting the value you bring to the buying and selling experience, selling that value to clients takes some perspective. We’ve outlined some angles to consider when selling the tremendousRead more

We’ve all met the guy or gal who is great with names. As soon as you’ve introduced yourself, they’ve restated your name a few times and locked it away never to be forgotten. Well, not all of us have that gift. The good news is that remembering names, faces, and places can be aided byRead more

It comes with no surprise that great customer service is a bar set high for real estate agents these days. Websites like Zillow, Trulia, and Realtor.com have outfitted a new generation of buyers and sellers with tools only agents could get a few years ago. This new era of real estate in the information ageRead more

In the wake of the recent storm that left many in Acadiana and South Louisiana devastated, Real Estate professionals are anxious to learn ways to prepare for future disasters.  As Realtors are already serving their clients during times of big change and transition ,damaged property can add insult to injury in an already fragile seasonRead more

Prime Title, Inc. / Olson & O’Neill is a well-established real estate law firm and title company in Lafayette, Louisiana that is seeking a full time real estate closing secretary able to manage real estate transactions from receipt of the title order request through the closing.  We are looking for someone with a positive attitude whoRead more

As real estate agents, you spend a lot of time in your vehicle and a lot of that time is with clients. Below are some quick tips you may not have considered that is guaranteed to show that you are professional, hospitable and considerate. Looking and Smelling Good. Make sure your car is clean and it smells good. ConsiderRead more

Over the weekend, our community suffered an historic flood event that took lives and caused significant property damage currently estimated to be in the tens of millions of dollars.  Here at Prime Title, our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims of this flood, and we are truly moved by how our community hasRead more

After you enter into the formal purchase agreement to buy your new home, we play an integral role in the processing and eventual closing of the real estate transaction. As title attorneys, our primary goal is to make sure that you get 100% ownership to your new home.  First, we conduct a title exam toRead more

Are your marketing plans in tune to the current generations of home buyers? Understanding customers and their buying habits can be difficult. Sometimes there isn’t enough data to create buyer personas, and, sometimes, the data is too overwhelming to pull together into a specific persona. However, marketers can plan some of their marketing campaigns around theRead more

Gerald J. Dartez has been an attorney at Prime Title for ten years, specializing in real estate transactions, succession work and estate planning. He earned his Juris Doctorate from Southern University Law School after earning a bachelor’s degree in general studies from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Gerald has been married to Laura JohnsonRead more